Promyri – Platanias

The Promyri – Platanias trail is one of the main hiking routes in the wider region of south-eastern Pelion. It follows probably some of the most beautiful and well-maintained paths of the area. Regarding the levels of difficulty, this is a hike suitable for beginners and also for families with children, since it runs mostly downhill. In addition, it goes through the spectacular Mediterranean landscape and offers an enjoyable experience all year round. When we look closer, we can distinguish different patterns, such as green streams, fruit orchards, cottages and rocky terrain which decorate the scenery with their variety in colours and textures.

The hike from Promyri to Platanias starts from the southern entrance point of Promyri. Immediately after, we follow a trail which is what remained from the old mule track, used for the transport of local products from the mountain village to the sea front. Although it is partially damaged and eroded, this trail has been preserved due to the high construction skills of its builder and the hard limestone rocks.

Soon, we pass above the old fountain of Kanalakia and go a bit uphill, towards the main road of Platanias. The trail continues on the other side of this road. It’s well-indicated and clear for almost all its length.

Arriving near the church of Agia Sofia, we follow the dirt road. Immediately after, we take the trail again, which now looks like an earthy alley and follows the axis of the ravine. We pass next to the fountain of Ranti and then in front of an enclosed property with high stone walls.

At this point, we start walking inside a forest area of plane trees, just beside the riverbed. We cross the stream three times, until we reach the left bank and meet the dirt road. This part takes us to the main road of Platania. We follow this road for the next 1.2km when we start seeing the coastal zone of the settlement and the first buildings. We go closer towards the restaurants, shops and an information centre, where we can learn more about the hiking routes of the area.

Moderate

Length

6.0 km

Ascent

80 m

Descent

300 m

Duration

2:15

Navigation

Starting point

Promyri ➜

Destination

Platanias ➜

Downloads

Route map

Pelion Routes guide

Pelion Routes app

Tips

Although there no more water, you should walk some 30 meters to check the nicely built fountain of Knalakia.
Almost the whole route runs under the cover of tall shrubs or the plane trees.